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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Biosecurity: a must approach for disease prevention
Biosecurity and quarantion are integral parts of any succssful poultry production system. Biosecurity refers to these measures taken to provent or control the intrduction and spread of infectious agents to the flock.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Infectious bursal disease virus - addressing the global industry challange from a different angle
Infectious bursal disease (also known as IBD, Gumboro Disease, Infectious Bursitis and Infectious Avian Nephrosis) is a highly contagious disease of young chickens caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV), characterized by immunosup ...
Monday, April 10, 2017
New strain of H5N8 detected in France and Romania (Global Animal Disease Update) (Apr 7, 2017)
New strain of H5N8 was detected in France and Romania this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Infectious Bursal Disease virus-host interactions: multifunctional viral proteins that perform multiple and differing jobs
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is an acute, highly contagious and immunosuppressive poultry disease caused by IBD virus (IBDV). The consequent immunosuppression increases susceptibility to other infectious diseases and the risk of subseque ...
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Infectious Bursal Disease: pathogenicity and immunogenicity of vaccines
The Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) is a contagious viral disease that affects young chickens and may cause high morbidity and mortality. As the virus is very resistant to the environment, vaccination is required in case of high infection p ...
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Marek's disease in chickens: a review with focus on immunology
Marek's disease (MD), caused by Marek's disease virus (MDV), is a commercially important neoplastic disease of poultry which is only controlled by mass vaccination. Importantly, vaccines that can provide sterile immunity and inhibit ...
Monday, April 3, 2017
Disease-reduction programme for Chile salmon farms initiated
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), together with Multiexport Foods SA, Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (Mitsui Tokyo) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch® programme, is spearheading an initiative in Chile aimed at contributing to a reductio ...
Monday, April 3, 2017
Viral diseases reported in 3 species in Europe and Asia (Global Animal Disease Update) (Mar 31, 2017)
Viral diseases were reported in three species in Europe and Asia this week. The following report provides an overview of the disease situation.
Monday, March 27, 2017
New strains of bird flu reported in Europe and Asia (Global Animal Disease Update) (Mar 17, 2017)
New strains of bird flu were reported in Europe and Asia this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Outbreaks of bird flu reported across Africa, Asia and Europe (Global Animal Disease Update) (Mar 17, 2017)
Outbreaks of bird flu were reported across Africa, Asia and Europe this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Outbreaks of bird flu reported across three continents (Global Animal Disease Update) (Mar 10, 2017)
Outbreaks of bird flu were reported across three continents this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Monday, March 6, 2017
New strains of bird flu reported in Asia and Europe (Global Animal Disease Update) (Mar 3, 2017)
New strains of bird flu were reported in Asia and Europe this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Monday, February 27, 2017
New strains of H5N8 reported in France and Egypt (Global Animal Disease Update)(Feb 24, 2017)
New strains of H5N8 were reported in France and Egypt this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Monday, February 20, 2017
New strains of H5N8 reported in Poland, Iran and Israel (Global Animal Disease Update) (Feb 17, 2017)
New strains of H5N8 were reported in Poland, Iran and Israel this week. The following report contains an overview of the disease situation.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Escalating spread of diseases as demand for meat grows, FAO warns
Zealous meat productions, in order to meet rising demand in Asia, are threatening to override food safety standards and spark off a further escalation of disease infections, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned.

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